NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 So I'm a month out of surgery just saying but today I'm stuck in school all day! I didn't get to bring my veggies since I was in a rush so I don't be late to class. My question is my college has a cafe but not to big of options like Chinese good, pizza, salads, burgers, an a section for just sweets, what can I get to eat while I'm stuck in school? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proud2BMe 1,016 Posted March 17, 2016 If they have a salad eat that. Or if they have a vending machine get some nuts. If they have the packages that are 290 calories then get that one and just eat one, slowly. Don't get carried away with nuts because the have a lot of calories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted March 17, 2016 Get a burger (preferably a grilled chicken burger) and throw away the bun, or ask them to wrap it in lettuce instead of a bun. No high calorie add-ons like cheese, mayo, "special sauce" etc. though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted March 17, 2016 Do they make sandwiches? You could get a turkey and cheese sandwich without the bread. Just think Protein first. Do they make the food on site or is it prepackaged? If you get a salad then get one with Protein and just eat the toppings. Do they have chilli? Chinese food: look for chicken or shrimp (or similar) and forego the rice. From what I know of college food there should be plenty of Proteins to choose from. Just focus on protein and avoid the starch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted March 17, 2016 I work at a college and our little food court are has pepperoni & cheese cups, hard boiled eggs, and yogurt. You should look for those kinds of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrightEyes42 22 Posted March 17, 2016 At a month out of surgery I was still in the puréed food stage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted March 17, 2016 At a month out of surgery I was still in the puréed food stage Good point. At a month out I was on soft foods. So the hard boiled egg or yogurt would work, but not the pepperoni & cheese cup I mentioned. Another thing to check might be if they have Soups or chili. Our food court always has two Soups of the day available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 If they have a salad eat that. Or if they have a vending machine get some nuts. If they have the packages that are 290 calories then get that one and just eat one, slowly. Don't get carried away with nuts because the have a lot of calories. I would be able to eat salad? Like chicken salad? An I'm suppose to stay away from nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 Do they make sandwiches? You could get a turkey and cheese sandwich without the bread. Just think Protein first. Do they make the food on site or is it prepackaged? If you get a salad then get one with Protein and just eat the toppings. Do they have chilli? Chinese food: look for chicken or shrimp (or similar) and forego the rice. From what I know of college food there should be plenty of Proteins to choose from. Just focus on protein and avoid the starch. Have a food site, they make it infront of you At a month out of surgery I was still in the puréed food stage I was on pureed for like a week or two an now I'm suppose to be on solids now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted March 17, 2016 If they have a salad eat that. Or if they have a vending machine get some nuts. If they have the packages that are 290 calories then get that one and just eat one, slowly. Don't get carried away with nuts because the have a lot of calories. I would be able to eat salad? Like chicken salad? An I'm suppose to stay away from nuts A month out I was allowed chicken salad and tuna salad. I was not allowed to eat salad like a garden salad. No raw veggies that early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 At a month out of surgery I was still in the puréed food stage Good point. At a month out I was on soft foods. So the hard boiled egg or yogurt would work, but not the pepperoni & cheese cup I mentioned. Another thing to check might be if they have Soups or chili. Our food court always has two Soups of the day available. don't have Soup or chili here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 If they have a salad eat that. Or if they have a vending machine get some nuts. If they have the packages that are 290 calories then get that one and just eat one, slowly. Don't get carried away with nuts because the have a lot of calories. I would be able to eat salad? Like chicken salad? An I'm suppose to stay away from nuts A month out I was allowed chicken salad and tuna salad. I was not allowed to eat salad like a garden salad. No raw veggies that early.[/quote I'm making sure I can eat salad because my nut or doc never told me anything about salad but said I can't have any raw veggies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted March 17, 2016 I'm making sure I can eat salad because my nut or doc never told me anything about salad but said I can't have any raw veggies Yeah, you wouldn't be able to have lettuce and such that early out. You can have chicken and tuna salad, which are shredded chicken or tuna mixed with mayo, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatashaSaysRawr 16 Posted March 17, 2016 I'm making sure I can eat salad because my nut or doc never told me anything about salad but said I can't have any raw veggies Yeah, you wouldn't be able to have lettuce and such that early out. You can have chicken and tuna salad, which are shredded chicken or tuna mixed with mayo, though. From the Chinese I got chicken and broccoli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
